Water & Utilities Project Manager – Design & Build Lead

Kier Group plc.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Project Manager to join the Severn Trent Framework based in Derby.

You will support the Natural Resources team in delivering design and build projects across water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure portfolios, leading projects from conception to handover. You will implement H&S and CDM compliance, manage stakeholder relationships, and help select supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with Water/Utilities experience.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and CDM regulations would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conception through to handover, ensuring timely delivery.
• Implement and monitor health, safety and wellbeing policies with the team and supply chain partners.
• Manage programme ownership and liaise with clients to maintain high service standards.
• Assist in selecting supply chain partners based on technical and commercial judgement.
• Take P&L responsibility for projects and work to improve margins.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Health & Safety legislation

Clear communication

Full driving licence

Education

Relevant degree (Water/Utilities) or equivalent

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Project Manager to join the Severn Trent Framework based in Derby.

You will support the Natural Resources team in delivering design and build projects across water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure portfolios, leading projects from conception to handover. You will implement H&S and CDM compliance, manage stakeholder relationships, and help select supply chain partners.